When it comes to shooting from an audience, I prefer the Fujifilm X-E2 over my Nikon D750 because it is so quiet.

The quality of the images is excellent for shooting theater, which is a real bonus since my daughter loves theater. She is the witch in the Georgia Ensemble Theatre Conservatory play Shrek The Musical JR this summer.

Fujifilm X-E2, FUJINON XF 55-200mm, ISO 6400, ƒ/5, 1/320

Not having the optical low-pass filter, the images are super sharp right out of the camera.

Fujifilm X-E2, FUJINON XF 55-200mm, ISO 5000, ƒ/4.8, 1/500

Here you can see the enlargement of the photo above.

The other thing that helps the sharpness of the photos is LMO.

The advanced Lens Modulation Optimizer (LMO) technology in the FUJIFILM X-E2 was made possible by the integrated development of the lens, sensor, and processor. For each mounted lens, LMO high-precision processing of the lens focal length and aperture, as well as data from the screen center to the edges, corrects diffraction blur when shooting with a stopped down aperture compensates for the slight blurring in the lens periphery. The result is edge-to-edge image quality, incredible sharpness, and a sense of dimensional reality.

Fujifilm X-E2, FUJINON XF 55-200mm, ISO 5000, ƒ/4.8, 1/480

I enjoy sitting towards the back of the theater to shoot rather than down front. This way, I can see the character’s feet and adjust to wherever they are on the stage quickly.

Fujifilm X-E2, FUJINON XF 55-200mm, ISO 6400, ƒ/4.5, 1/480

Now just for comparison, here are two different photos below. One is with the Fuji and the other with the Nikon.

Nikon D750, AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR,, ISO 4500, ƒ/5.6, 1/250

Just a minute later with the Fuji System

Fujifilm X-E2, FUJINON XF 55-200mm, ISO 6400, ƒ/4, 1/420

First, the slower AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR compared to the FUJINON XF 55-200mm f/3.5-4.8 R LM OIS Lens made it possible to shoot at 1/420 vs. 1/250. Then the comparison of the bodies is the mirrorless didn’t have a mirror to add vibration.

However, the plus side of the Nikon is more lens choices than the Fujifilm system. I preferred the lens range of 28-300mm to 55-200mm.

Going back for the second performance and will see if I have any more thoughts for a post on Monday.